CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 27 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Consumer Alert - Increase in Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams Targeting New Hampshire's Older Adult Population Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella issues a Consumer Alert for New Hampshire residents, especially its older adult population, concerning a rise in reports of scammers perpetrating lottery and sweepstakes scams. In these scams, a scammer contacts the vi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSFR) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a delay in the effective date of its final rule regarding nonprescription drug products with an additional condition for nonprescription use (ACNU). Originally scheduled to take effect on January 27, 2025, the rule will now be effective on March 21, 2025, following a directive from President Trump issued on January 20, 2025. The memorandum, titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," mandates that agencies revie  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Artivion Inc., Kennesaw, Georgia. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Robert M. Califf, M.D., Commissioner Peter Marks, M.D., PhD, Director Center for Biologics and Research ("CBER") Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 Docket: FDA-2024-D-3863 * * * Dear Drs. Califf and Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Clearstep Inc., Chicago, Illinois: * * * To: James Swink Digital Health Advisory Committee Center for Devices and Radiological Health Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 RE: Digital Health Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 16, 2025, from the County Sheriffs of Colorado, Littleton: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-2024-N-5471 for "Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Yield of Cigarettes and Certain Other Combusted Tobacco Products" * * * On behalf of o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 17, 2025, from the Eye Bank Association of America. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Peter W. Marks, MD, PhD Director Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 In Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-D-3863 and FDA-2024-D-3067 * * * Dear Dr. Marks, The Eye   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Kyral Health, San Francisco, California: * * * TO: Digital Health Advisory Committee Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 * C/O: Mr. James Swink Center for Devices and Radiological Health Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Av  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 20, 2025, from the Technology In Human Subjects Research: * * * To: James Swink Director, Advisory Panel Program Center for Devices and Radiological Health U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: Request for Comments-Total Product Lifecycle Considerations for Generative Artificial Inte  more

HOLLIS, New Hampshire, Jan. 28 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved the Town of Hollis's Community Power Electric Aggregation Plan (Plan). This plan allows the town to collectively purchase electricity for residents and businesses, potentially leading to lower costs. The Commission reviewed the plan according to RSA 53-E:7, II, which outlines the approval process for such plans. Hollis submitted the plan in December 2024, and no public comments were received durin  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 28 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Pollution Prevention (P2) Program has recognized Cathedral Ledge Distillery in North Conway as the first distillery in New Hampshire to achieve national BetterBev status. The BetterBev program provides technical assistance and highlights those manufacturers who improve energy efficiency, conserve water, minimi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Doug Parker Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety and Health U.S. Department of Labor Washington, DC 20210 Re: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Proposed Rulemaking Docket No. OSHA-20  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: Berlin, N.H. - Today, Representative Maggie Goodlander, a Member of the House Small Business Committee, met with community leaders at the Berlin Falls House Museum & Heritage Center to discuss economic development opportunities in the North Country. "Granite State businesses and workers in the North Country are at the very heart of New Hampshire's economy," said Representative G  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: Gorham, N.H. -- Today, Representative Maggie Goodlander met with Gorham Community Learning Center (GCLC) staff, advocates, and local leaders to hear a progress update on a new, expanded child care facility and discuss the importance of increasing child care capacity to support North Country families. Earlier this month, Goodlander helped announce $1,000,000 for Gorham Community Le  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) issued the following statement today after voting to confirm Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security: "In our conversations throughout the confirmation process, Governor Noem has demonstrated to me that she's willing to work together to tackle the important challenges facing our country, including strengthening border security and protecting our co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule (GGR). The GGR, also known as the Mexico City Policy, bans federal funds for foreign non-governmental organizations that use non-U.S. funds to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Vermont Congressional Delegation and Governor Scott Announce $3.8 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Vermont Communities MONTPELIER, VT - Today, the Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-At Large), along with Vermont Governor Phil Scott and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announc  more